Chemistry Graduate Programs
Office: 207 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-3281
E-mail: Chemistry.Department@fredonia.edu
Thomas S. Janik, Chairperson
Holly J. Lawson, Graduate Coordinator
Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/chemistry/
The Department of Chemistry currently offers a research-based degree, the Master of Science in Chemistry.
Master of Science: Chemistry
Requirements for Admission to the Program without Deficiencies:
An undergraduate major in Chemistry with courses equivalent to those required for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Fredonia.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester hours as follows:
Graduate-level courses in chemistry, which can include up to 12 credit hours in courses from related fields (e.g., biology, geosciences, mathematics, and physics). Must be approved in advance by the advisor and the Graduate Study Committee in the Department of Chemistry).
Research course sequence
Research Proposal
Seminar (One seminar/year is expected)
Written Thesis
Final Comprehensive Oral Examination
Total Credit Hours for Program Completion: 30
For certification information, see Graduate Certification Information.


